ara pacis Flashcards
when was the ara pacis dedicated
9bc
when was the ara pacis built
13bc
where was the area packs located
north eastern corner of campus martinis between the mausoleum of augustus and the river tiber
what is the ara pacis’ full name
the ara pacis augustae (the alter of augustan peace)
what would the ara pacis be used for
rituals, sacrifices and cult activity
and an alter for performing sacrifices primarily for the good of rome
what is the significance of the ara pacis
to celebrate augustus’ triumphant return from wars in spain and gaul
symbol of religion
what themes does the ara pacis convey
peace
religion
imperial family
what does the north side frieze depict
family of augustus
priests of the quindecemviri
no augustus
who are the priests of quindecemviri
responsible for protecting the sybilline texts in the temple of palatine apollo
who is depicted on the southern frieze
augustus
flamines
barbarian prince
livia
antonia minor
germanicus
drusus
who is antonia minor
niece of antony married to drusus
augustus pardoned antony’s friends and family
what tells us that the women on the processional reliefs are modest and moral
they are shown with head coverings
what is significant about the imperial family on the processional reliefs
the imperial family are no more prominent than the other romans, especially augustus. this is reference to augustus’ role as princeps - first among equals
now is augustus depicted in the processional relief
wearing a toga rather than military dress. presents him as a civil leader. also holding religious symbols
apart from Tellus who might be the other central figures on the Tellus relief and scrolling ancanthss relief
Tellus (mother earth)
italia (italy personified)
pax (peace personified)
venus
what is the significance of the children on the frieze
represent the future of rome and seem to promise a continuation of the augustan golden age into future generations
what does the nymph on the right of the tell us relief and scrolling ancathus relief represent
the beneficial winds of the sea
what is the nymph of beneficial winds doing
sitting on a sea snake flying about the rushing waves
except people and plants what does the tell us relief and scrolling acanthus relief depict
sacrificial animals
where can we see signs of fertility in the tellis relief and the scrolling acanthus relief
the children and the loose clothing that emphasised the goddess’ breasts
what does the nymph on the left of the tell us and acanthus relief represent
the benificial winds of the earth
what can we see beneath the beneficial winds of the earth
grasses and an upturned jug pouring forth water and a small heron perched on its handle
what are both nymphs wearing
a garland
their head and bodies are framed by their billowing upper mantle clutched in one hand
what is the significance of the diverse flora and fauna on the lower section of all the reliefs
diverse flora and fauna from across the empire to show off the bounty of peace
